on-call consultant

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Westminster is seeking a full-time consultant in paediatric gastroenterology to join a supportive environment. The role involves managing patient care, leading a team, conducting outpatient clinics, and providing on-call support. Applicants should be MRCHP/MRCHPCH qualified with extensive experience, including in Gastrointestinal Allergy, Neurogastroenterology, and Motility. They will contribute to a diverse workforce and are encouraged to apply regardless of background.

Benefits

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in general paediatrics.
• Experience in paediatric gastroenterology.
• Evidence of experience in Gastrointestinal Allergy, Neurogastroenterology & Motility.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 11 paediatric Gastroenterologists.
• Manage patient care and lead a team of middle-grade doctors.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and perform procedures.
• Provide on-call support and attend MDTs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

MRCHP/MRCHPCH qualified or equivalent

Job description

This exciting opportunity is for a full-time post to work in this unique and supportive environment within a busy children's hospital. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic consultant with appropriate clinical experience to join our team of 11 paediatric Gastroenterologists working across GI Allergy & Neurogastroenterology & Motility Units. The GI Allergy service provides specialist multi-disciplinary care to central and North London, and we host an active clinical research unit. We aim to expand our expertise especially in Upper GI motility assessment and treatments, related research in this subspeciality.

This post involves a 1 in 7 on‑call commitment (non-resident) for Gastroenterology patients when attending providing 24 hour cover for the service. They will also be required to undertake senior leadership responsibility for the management of patient care whilst leading a team of middle‑grade Drs in the in‑patient care of children. The on‑call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays.

The successful applicant will join the Mucosal Immunology and GI allergy Unit within the Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, with strong links with the Neurogastroenterology & Motility Unit and will run 2 fixed outpatient clinics per week. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake one endoscopy list on alternative weeks, with additional cases under general anaesthesia as required, and assist in performance, analysis and reporting specialist impedance and manometric studies.

The post holder will share the outpatient and inpatient service with the other post holders. The main Gastroenterology ward round on Monday am is the principal teaching ward round and is attended by all consultants together. The post holder will also be attending service‑wide MDTs such as histology and radiology meetings.

The post consists of 2 fixed outpatient clinics per week, alongside 1 weekly GI Allergy MDT meeting, pre and post clinic planning meetings. The post holder will undertake one acute paediatric gastroenterology assessment unit (PGAU) or endoscopy / manometry every other week under general anaesthesia. The GI allergy service is developing a nasal endoscopy service, which the post‑holder will be expected to contribute. Maintaining skills in neurogastroenterology will be encouraged, through assisting in performance, analysis and reporting specialist impedance and manometric studies, They will provide support in performing a manometry list to the motility unit, if required. The post‑holder will regularly undertake/supervise trainees in other GI investigations.

The post holder will contribute to 1 in 10 on‑call commitment providing 24‑hour cover for the service. The on‑call consultant is expected to undertake ward rounds at the weekend and on public holidays. During the on‑call week, the post holder will perform twice‑daily multidisciplinary ward rounds, see in hospital referrals and provide out of hours clinical advice for all internal gastroenterology cases, including liaison with local teams over admission and discharge, and provide a consultation service to patients under the care of other GOSH teams including PICU. Moreover, the post holder will provide telephone advice including out of hours to the GOSH general paediatric team and external Paediatricians/Centres. The consultant of the week will be responsible for communicating with other members of the GI and general consultant teams on the progress and plans for GI inpatients. During the weeks on service the consultant will have limited outpatient commitment (a rapid access clinic), though would be expected to see emergency referrals. The on‑call rota is shared equally between all Consultants except for two senior consultants.

The post holder will have direct responsibilities of training, appraisal and teaching of one of the middle grade doctors within the unit. The post‑holder will be expected to have or be working towards GMC educational supervisor accreditation. Dedicated educational supervision time is included within SPA activity, and the post‑holder will be an education supervisor of a GI allergy fellow.

Working for our organisation

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Applicants are expected to be MRCHP/MRCHPCH qualified or equivalent, and have extensive experience in general paediatrics, paediatric gastroenterology as well as clear evidence of experience in the field of Gastrointestinal Allergy, Neurogastroenterology & Motility.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.